Honors Concert

What is our Honors Concert about?

The most outstanding participants from our range of events are invited to perform in the Live Honors Concert, which concludes AMTL’s series of musical activities of the season.
In addition to the distinguished invited performers, we also welcome students who wish to participate in this exciting concert; for them, a video audition will be available.
The age limit for all performers and composers is 30 (upon performance).

 

Open for Long-Distance & International Virtual Participation as well:

The Virtual Honors Concert wishes to welcome any aspiring participant who meets the requirements, regardless of their location.

Near or far, whether in the USA or not, if you´d like to say farewell to the ending season in a joyful event presenting exceptional young classical performers to US and international audiences, make sure to submit your Application on time!

 

Honors Concert Virtual Event 2025:

Date: at TBA
Venue:
TBA
Application Deadline:  
Video Deadline:  (All video materials are to be uploaded on YouTube according to the guidelines listed below, under “Auditions”).


Honors Concert Live Event 2025:

Date: at TBA
Venue:
TBA
Application Deadline:  
Video Deadline:  (All video materials are to be uploaded on YouTube according to the guidelines listed below, under “Auditions”).


The Associated Music Teachers League, Inc. (hereinafter, “AMTL”) reserves the right to cancel any event. In case of such cancellation, the AMTL’s sole obligation shall be for the refund to the applicant of its application fee. The AMTL shall not be obligated in any way whatsoever for any costs, expenses, or other inconveniences incurred by you beyond the amount of the application fee.

 

Requirements:

Eligibility & Age Limits:
Age limit for all performers and composers is 30 (at the time of performance).

Repertoire & Time Limitations:
Each Candidate may submit only ONE piece, the performance of which must not exceed 15 minutes in length. (One Movement of a Sonata or Concerto will be considered as one piece).

  • Two piano ensembles (4 hands / 8 hands) are welcome to enter this year’s Concert.
  • String and Wind Ensembles (String Quartets, Wind/Brass Quintets, Piano Trios/Quartets, etc.) are also welcome.
  • Composers up to 30 years of age are welcome to premiere their work(s).
Auditions:

Each Applicant can submit only one composition, which must be in accordance with the repertoire selection stated in their Application.
The video of them performing this composition must be uploaded on YouTube and submitted in the form of a link (URL). The audition link can be submitted either in the Candidate’s Online Application (see below) by May 5, or by email to honorsconcert@amtl.org by May 12.
Each YouTube posting should state the Candidate’s full name and age (upon performance), followed by the full title of the piece performed (including Opus numbers, Movement indications, and Composer).

For example:
John Smith 16 performs Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2 – I: Allegro, by Ludwig van Beethoven.

Only full recordings of each repertoire selection must be posted, without edits or cuts; partial recordings will be disqualified.
Although live accompaniment is preferable, Strings and Voice applicants are free to use pre-recorded accompaniment.

 

Important:
Before you send your audition video, kindly make sure that it is FREE OF ANY YOUTUBE-KIDS (KIDS-ONLY) RESTRICTION in the settings (see here how to do so). Otherwise, it cannot be included in the Event’s playlist.

 

Entrance to Venue:
Due to the limited capacity of our Live Concert venue, each performer is allowed to bring a maximum of 2 companions. If a performer wishes to invite more than 2 individuals, he/she must let us know in advance, by email to honorsconcert@amtl.org, so we may estimate the venue possibilities and contact him/her back about it.

 

Information & Contact:

Should you need additional information, please contact the Chairman of the Event, Max Antig, at honorsconcert@amtl.org.

 

 

Application

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Application Information

Example: Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2 - I: Allegro, by Ludwig van Beethoven (7:11). You can submit only ONE piece that may last no longer than 15 minutes. Please consult the details in the section above the Online Application.
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Insert the URL of your audition video if available at the time of applying. Otherwise, please email your video link to honorsconcert@amtl.org. Kindly make sure that the settings of the video DO NOT include a YouTube Kids (kids-only) restriction; otherwise, it cannot be incorporated into the Event's playlists.

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Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, unless they regard Applications received by the AMTL after the completion of all available performance time.
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